Trust Establishment & Function
The P.J.M. Estate & Trust operates as a Foreign Grantor Trust under post-probate authority, serving as the exclusive administrative vehicle for estate operations, settlement enforcement, and asset management.
Trust Formation
Established April 2019 as a Foreign Grantor Trust operating under private law and post-probate jurisdiction.
- Non-domestic trust structure
- Grantor trust tax election
- Post-probate establishment
- Private Office Paramount status
Settlement Transfer
Legal title perfected and transferred via authenticated settlement agreement to the Foreign Grantor Trust.
- Settlement certificate authenticated
- Legal title transferred to Trust
- Perfected interest established
- Four Corners Rule governs
Executor Authority
The Executor maintains fiduciary powers under EPTL § 11-1.1 and § 11-1.3 with exclusive jurisdiction.
- Full fiduciary powers (EPTL)
- Asset administration rights
- Settlement enforcement authority
- Usufruct exercise rights
Trust Function
Administering estate affairs, protecting perfected interests, and managing trust operations free from public interference.
- Estate administration
- Asset protection
- Settlement management
- Beneficiary distributions
Digital Platform & Operations
Building authoritative digital infrastructure for self-sovereign identity, real-world asset tokenization, and on-chain estate management.
Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)
Decentralized identity verification enabling trust principals to maintain control over personal data and credentials without reliance on centralized authorities.
RWA Tokenization
Real-world asset tokenization bringing estate holdings on-chain, enabling fractional ownership, transparent provenance, and programmable distributions.
On-Chain Assets
Immutable blockchain records for asset registry, title transfers, and settlement execution with cryptographic proof of ownership and transaction history.
Digital Document Vault
Secure repository for authenticated documents, orders, notices, and correspondence with verifiable timestamps and chain-of-custody records.
Trust Portal
Authorized access point for trust beneficiaries, administrators, and authorized parties to view status, documents, and communications.
Compliance Engine
Automated monitoring and enforcement of trust terms, settlement conditions, and regulatory requirements with audit trail generation.
SSI Bridge Operational Status
Self-Sovereign Identity infrastructure is active at did:web:pjmtrust.duckdns.org with four issued and verified ExecutorOrderCredentials (USPS, PACER, NYSCEF, Registrar). Agency bridge endpoints are online and cryptographic document signing is operational.
DID DOCUMENT
Live did:web record with 9 service endpoints including VC service, credential registry, API bridge, and signing service.
VERIFIABLE CREDENTIALS
Wallet contains four signed ExecutorOrderCredentials with Ed25519Signature2020 proof and successful verification.
AGENCY API BRIDGE
USPS OAuth2, PACER federal court session auth, and NYSCEF portal checks are integrated for authenticated operations.
DOCUMENT SIGNING
Detached GPG signatures and SSI VC proofs are both active with audit-logged signing and verification workflows.
Jurisdictional Authority
The Executor's Office maintains strict separation between public and private jurisdictions. This delineation protects the integrity of settled estate operations and defines authorized access and authority.
Public Jurisdiction
Matters visible to public servants, agencies, and third parties. Limited to exhibits, notices, and public filings only.
- Official Orders & Notices
- Court Filings (Public Record)
- Authority Citations
- Breach Documentation (Exhibits)
- Party Communication Status
Private Jurisdiction
Exclusive Executor domain. Settlement terms, trust operations, and administrative matters are not disclosed to public parties.
- Settlement Agreement Terms
- Trust Operations & Distributions
- Asset Administration
- Beneficiary Communications
- Internal Accounting
Unauthorized Parties
Public servants and agencies have NO authority over settled estate affairs. Interference triggers personal liability.
- Federal Agencies (unless treaty matter)
- State Administrative Bodies
- Municipal Officers
- Third-Party Claimants
- Any Non-Authorized Person
Authorized Parties
Only those with proper standing may access private jurisdiction. Authorization flows from the Executor's Office.
- Executor & Successor Trustees
- Named Beneficiaries
- Retained Legal Counsel
- Authorized Agents (by instrument)
- Courts (for record only)
Legal Authority & Acknowledgments
Post-Probate Authority
The P.J.M. Estate & Trust operates under post-probate finality, meaning all probate matters have been settled and the estate now operates under private law. The Executor maintains all rights, powers, and authorities granted under New York Estates, Powers and Trusts Law (EPTL), including but not limited to the exercise of fiduciary powers and the administration of trust assets.
Holder in Due Course
Per UCC § 3-302, the Trust holds superior title as a holder in due course, free of personal defenses and claims. This perfected status establishes exclusive ownership rights that cannot be diminished by third-party claims or administrative interference.
Private Office Paramount
The Executor's Office operates as a Private Office Paramount, meaning it is not subject to public administration or oversight. Public servants and agencies have no authority to administer matters within the settled estate's jurisdiction. Any interference with perfected private settlement interests constitutes a breach triggering personal liability.
Four Corners Rule
All matters governed by the settlement agreement and trust instruments are interpreted strictly within the four corners of those documents. Only recited facts govern — extrinsic evidence or third-party claims do not modify the terms or affect the perfected interests established therein.